Juicy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

Juicy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce are the perfect blend of tender, flavorful chicken and creamy, tangy sauce. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping these burgers moist and packed with Mediterranean flavor. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza Recipe and Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe Ready in Under 40 Minutes.

What You'll Need for Juicy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 4 burger buns
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Optional: Sliced tomatoes
• Optional: Red onion slices
• Optional: Sliced Kalamata olives
• Optional: Crumbled feta cheese

How to Make Juicy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

1. Prepare the chicken patties: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, feta, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into 4 equal patties.
2. Make the tzatziki sauce: In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Cook the burgers: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through and slightly charred.
4. Assemble the burgers: Toast the buns if desired. Spread tzatziki sauce on both halves of each bun. Place a cooked patty on the bottom half, top with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta. Place the top half of the bun on the burger and serve immediately.

Storing & Reheating Juicy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover burgers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the chicken patties and tzatziki sauce up to 1 day ahead. Store separately in the refrigerator until ready to cook and serve.

Freezing Juicy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

Freeze cooked patties for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat leftover burgers in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat leftover burgers in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken mixture.
• Best substitution: Substitute ground turkey for the ground chicken if desired.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken patties and tzatziki sauce up to 1 day ahead. Store separately in the refrigerator until ready to cook and serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the tzatziki sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little bit of water or milk.

Juicy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

15 mins

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Total

30 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Low Carb

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 4 burger buns
• 1 cup shredded lettuce

Seasonings

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt

Optional Toppings

• Sliced tomatoes
• Red onion slices
• Sliced Kalamata olives
• Crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

1. Prepare the chicken patties: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, feta, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into 4 equal patties.
2. Make the tzatziki sauce: In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Cook the burgers: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through and slightly charred.
4. Assemble the burgers: Toast the buns if desired. Spread tzatziki sauce on both halves of each bun. Place a cooked patty on the bottom half, top with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta. Place the top half of the bun on the burger and serve immediately.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken mixture.
• Best substitution: Substitute ground turkey for the ground chicken if desired.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the chicken patties and tzatziki sauce up to 1 day ahead. Store separately in the refrigerator until ready to cook and serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the tzatziki sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little bit of water or milk.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover burgers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked patties for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes.
• Oven reheat: Reheat leftover burgers in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat leftover burgers in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.
• Make ahead: Prepare the chicken patties and tzatziki sauce up to 1 day ahead. Store separately in the refrigerator until ready to cook and serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 38g
• Fat: 22g
• Carbs: 22g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Cholesterol: 120mg
• Sat. Fat: 9g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Juicy Greek Chicken Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!